Barren County High School

Geometry

Course Syllabus

Course Title: Geometry

Instructor: Mr. Rex R. Rush

Contact Information: Email address: rex.rush@barren.kyschools.us

School phone: 651-6315

Planning time: 9:40-11:15

Course Resources: Students are required to come to class prepared. Textbooks, pencil, paper, etc. (These items can be purchased at the

school store.).

Course Objective and/or Description: This course is designed to for students who have completed Algebra I. The study of geometry includes experiences

and activities that relate to the value of geometry in life. Emphasis is placed on the use of reasoning skills, and two

and three-dimensional modeling to solve problems, both mathematical and real-world.

● Additional projects may be added throughout the semester as determined by the teacher

Units of Study: Basics of Geometry; Segments and Angles; Parallel and Perpendicular Lines; Triangle Relationships; Congruent

Triangles; Quadrilaterals; Similarity; Transformations; Right Triangles and Trigonometry; Polygons and Area;

Surface Area and Volume; and Circles.

Expectations I have high expectations for this class. I know you all can perform to the best of your ability. I believe success is

very important; therefore, I expect this from each student. I look forward to helping you learn as much as you can.

As always, I hope to learn as much from you as you learn from me. I look forward to helping you in any way

possible this semester.

Grading Policy: Test will consist of 100 points each. Class work will be graded daily (5 points/day). If you have an unexcused

absent you will receive a 0 for that day (Test or homework). If it is an excused absence, you will need to make the

work in order to receive credit. It is YOUR responsibility to make up the work. You will also receive a 0 if you are

caught cheating. Other projects or quizzes will be graded as I deem necessary. All points in this class are weighted

equally.

Tardy Policy: Class begins when the bell rings. The class does not end until the teacher dismisses you and

everyone is in their seats.

Attendance Policy: Students have up to five school days to make up assignments and/ or tests due to an

excused absence. Work may be made up before or after school and must be scheduled with the course instructor.

Semester Test Policy: Students with any unexcused absences in a course or have been assigned to ASP are

required to take the semester exam which counts as part of the semester grade.

Hall Passes: They are a privilege and not a right. If I feel this is being abused, I will not grant permission to leave

class. If you choose to leave class, you will be written up per your agenda book. You MUST have an agenda book

to be considered to leave class. No one will be allowed to leave class the last 20 minutes of the day.

Classroom Rules: Rule #1 Be Respectful

*Follow directions the first time.

*No teasing, cussing, or horse play in class.

*No cell out during class time.

*Do not talk when the teacher is talking.

Rule #2 Be Prompt

*Be seated when the bell rings.

Rule #3 Be Prepared

*Bring paper, pencil, notebook and book to class every day.

Consequences: Verbal Warning

Teacher /Student Conferences

Parent Contact

Office Referral

Plagiarism / Academic Dishonesty Policy: Plagiarism and academic dishonesty are serious offenses. The

academic work of a student is expected to be his/her own effort. Students must give the author(s) credit for any

source material used. To represent ideas or interpretations taken from a source without giving credit is a flagrant

act. To present a borrowed passage after having changed a few words, even if the source is cited, is also

plagiarism. Students who commit any act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade in that portion of the

course work. Acts of academic dishonesty will be reported to the administration.

• The teacher reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time during the course.

I have read the course syllabus for ______________ and I understand the

expectations and requirements for this course.

Parent Signature: __________________

Student Signature: __________________